The Diabetes online community (DOC) went wild over a teaser trailer for Pixar’s latest film Turning Red, back in the summer of 2021. At forty years of age, I too got excited when I saw that teaser trailer. Then I scoured the internet for answers. It appeared at least one of the characters was wearing … Continue reading Type 1 Diabetes On Screen
Reba’s ‘Betes
A collection of posts shinning the spotlight on the highs and lows of living with Type 1 Diabetes.
A Fragmented Community
This post is likely going to present some unpopular opinions. Or invite them. This post may make people feel uncomfortable but it may also make people feel validated. This post just might be a garbled mess, which is unfortunate for you the reader (and possibly me the author) but ultimately it is representative of how … Continue reading A Fragmented Community
Simplifying Sex & T1D: in bed with the Omnipod DASH® System
Insulet has paid a fee to engage Rebecca as a content creator and has an ongoing commercial relationship with Rebecca as a Sponsored Podvocate, however the views expressed in this testimonial are solely those of Rebecca. Sex is anything but simple. Especially when you have type 1 diabetes. In fact, it can sometimes feel as … Continue reading Simplifying Sex & T1D: in bed with the Omnipod DASH® System
Hypos and Hugs: Parenting while living with Type 1 Diabetes
Insulet has paid a fee to engage Rebecca as a content creator and has an ongoing commercial relationship with Rebecca as a Sponsored Podvocate, however the views expressed in this testimonial are solely those of Rebecca. Parenthood presents a unique set of challenges when you live with a chronic condition like Type 1 Diabetes. But … Continue reading Hypos and Hugs: Parenting while living with Type 1 Diabetes
100 Days with Omnipod DASH®
100 Days with Omnipod DASH® by Rebecca Redmond In our house, we name things. All the items we interact with daily have a name, our car, the coffee machine, the stand mixer, mostly thanks to my son. So, when I transitioned from MDI (multiple daily injections) to an insulin pump my PDM (personal diabetes manager) … Continue reading 100 Days with Omnipod DASH®
A Soul is a Resilient Thing 